Posted by Galen on October 23, 2007, at 3:07:21
I'm posting for a friend. She is severely depressed and suicidal -- at times she is literally obsessed with suicide.
She has now agreed to make an appointment with a psychopharm. Her family doctor has had her on Prozac for six months. However, my friend was not comfortable telling that doc about her preoccupation with suicide. Prozac hasn't helped and may be making things worse.
I've been exploring posts on this site and others. Can't help but notice many of the posters here are well-informed about psych drugs. I'm NOT asking anybody to play shrink: we'll see what the psychopharm says. But a preview of the drugs typically prescribed for atypical depression with severe suicidal ideation would be very helpful. Success stories would be helpful too.
There's a good 2002 post about Remeron for suicidal ideation. Is that still considered a good choice in this situation? Can anyone suggest any other good candidates? I appreciate any info (especially technical info) on the drugs or drug combos likely to be prescribed.
Based on what I've seen so far, seems like Remeron or an MAOI or maybe trazadone plus an SSRI are likely candidates. Comments or suggestions anyone?
P.S. I hope to show your responses to my friend, so please try to keep it upbeat and optimistic -- though of course truthful. TIA
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